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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What did Nora think about Einstein as a dog?

2. What did the unknown assailant silent?

3. What seemed to be the most extraordinary thing about the dog's intelligence?

4. What made Nora happy?

5. How old is Travis Cornell?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why didn't Wes get the gun despite his fear?

2. What was Einstein so persistent about?

3. How does Travis convince the dog to allow the collar on him?

4. What wounds did Art gain as a result of Einstein and Nora?

5. What was left of Wes' house?

6. What things did Arthur Streck knock over while trying to escape Einstein?

7. What did Nora think when she saw Streck on her bed?

8. What was it that attracted Travis' attention to Nora?

9. What did the dog that met up with Travis on the trail look like?

10. What does Hudston have in common with Davis and Elizabeth?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Koontz let the reader know what Einstein wants of Travis before Travis? In what ways does this convince the reader of the intelligence of the dog? How does this affect the progression of the readers opinion of Einstein?

Essay Topic 2

Nora feels threatened by Arthur Streck. Explain how the way she was brought up influences her ability to fight back against him. Explain why she is left feeling vulnerable as a result of her aunt's iron fist.

Essay Topic 3

What about the case did Walt find out on his own? How does this pursuit of information indicate his aptitude as a police officer? What is the difference between Walt and Lem? Who would you rather have as a friend and why?

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